Did anyone else like "The House of Sand and Fog"?

[Maine Mary]

I thought it had a goood plot, cast, and basically ALL of the characters had depth. No one was a "goody-two-shoes" but on the other hand no one was flawless either. Some made more mistakes then others; (but I won't get into that for those of you who have not seen the the movie) It was so refresshing to see a movie that didn't have a definative "good guy" or "bad guy".

The movie has been out on DVD and VCR for awhile now, but if you haven't seen it, I think you won't be disappointed.

One sidenote: My SO said he liked the movie too, but his enthusiasm didn't appear to be as strong as mine. HOWEVER, I don't think this is by any means a "chick flick".

[vi5]

1. Very good movie....

Exactly as you described. No good or bad guys. Just the shades of grey that afflict all humans. Each one having good intentions but always falling short.

[MissMillie]

2. It was very true to the book

and the performances were top-notch.

[maveric]

3. Loved it .

It had a fucked-up ending that I really wasnt expecting but overall the story and acting were superb.
IMO, Kingsley should have won the Oscar for his role as the hard-boiled Iranian Colonel,
And Jennifer Connelly is beautiful as well as being a great actress.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

12. As much as I love ole Ben, I thought the wife was truly robbed

Shoreh Agdashalah (??, sp?, I think????) was AMAZING in that movie.

I even started watching "24" this season as I was so moved by her performance.

[maveric]

13. She was great too.

Did any Oscars go that way?

[Tyrone Slothrop]

15. Just looked that up

Not a one.

I thought that it got best adapted screenplay, but it wasn't even nominated.

In hindsight, I think Adaptation won for that that year...

[Pithlet]

4. I've read the book.

I haven't seen the movie yet. I'd like to, because I really liked the book.

[guinivere]

5. I saw it

and loved it. I agree with it not necessarily being a chick flick.

[MissMillie]

6. It's too disturbing to be a "chick flick" (n/t)

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[jonnyblitz]

7. i liked it. read the book also.

I liked both equally despite the "darkness" of the story.

[Placebo]

8. I did, BUT...

it was really depressing.

like...

reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally depressing

[Tyrone Slothrop]

9. I loved it

It found it to be very Shakespearian. I think this relates to the realness and the flawed characters as you mention.

[AlCzervik]

10. I thought it was excellent but very sad.

[4_Legs_Good]

11. Most depressing movie EVER!!!

But as you say, very well done and all in all a great film. OTOH, ANYTHING with Jennifer Connelley is bound to be good.



:loveya:

david

[SiouxJ]

19. I think you're right about that

Amazingly depressing. But yes, it was a well done flick. I don't know that I'd want to watch it again though.

[bif]

14. I hated the book!

[sundog]

16. yes, I thought it was great

addresses race friction in post 9-11 America

not a "chick flick" at all imo

[Blue_In_AK]

17. I thought it was a wonderful movie, but very sad...

The acting was beautiful.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

18. Great cast, wonderful acting

It was depressing, yet thought-provoking. My husband also loved it. It kept us talking about it for days afterward.

[Schema Thing]

20. Loved it.

[SOteric]

21. I read the book, - it was excellent

I haven't seen the movie, but if it follows the plot, I wouldn't call it a chick flick either.